While hemp is a commonly misunderstood ingredient—no thanks to its cousin marijuana—it offers a wide variety of both health and sustainability benefits.

Though future controversies may arise related to THC content and confusion over CBD, this increasingly popular ingredient has industry experts deeming hemp the industry’s next big star. ​
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This slide show was adapted from a presentation by Tom Vierhile, innovative insights director, Datamonitor Consumer, at Ingredient Marketplace 2015. The full presentation is also available to download.